Environmental violations include the improper disposal of waste, emissions of toxic substances, and illegal exploitation of natural resources. These practices can lead to significant environmental damage, including pollution of air and water, destruction of habitats, and loss of biodiversity. The repercussions are long-lasting, affecting the health of local communities, reducing the quality of natural resources, and contributing to global environmental crises like climate change.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction This article examines an alarming situation involving a corporation named Elmore Sand & Gravel, Inc. The corporation stands accused of environmental violations that risk public health, undermine corporate social responsibility, and highlight structural weaknesses in…
1. Introduction On December 25, 2021, a malfunction at the Cardinal Power Plant’s pollution control system triggered a chain of events that, over the following 30 boiler-operating days, resulted in repeated violations of mercury emissions limits—thirty separate exceedances, to be…
1. Introduction In August and September of 2022, federal inspectors from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted reviews of Strategic Properties, LLC’s compliance with lead-based paint regulations across multiple residential complexes in Florida and Georgia. According to the…
The Fayat Group, a conglomerate spanning multiple continents, has become a glaring example of the worst tendencies in corporate behavior. According to a recent complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the company has flagrantly violated the Clean…
1. Introduction The EPA’s August 29, 2024, Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) alleges that Scattered Acres, Inc. repeatedly failed to prevent the discharge of pollutants from manure composting piles and stormwater pooling areas, contaminating local waterways. The official documentation cites…
Table of Contents (for reference only) Introduction They called it the Sulphur Bank Mercury Mine Superfund Site—a place whose very name conjures images of toxic mercury, corporate pollution, and vulnerable communities left to bear the cost of environmental devastation. The…
Table of Contents (Text-Only) 1. Introduction Sometimes, all it takes is a single document to lay bare the lengths to which certain companies will go in pursuit of profit. In this case, that document is the Consent Decree filed in…
Hino Motors, a subsidiary of Toyota and one of Japan’s largest truck manufacturers, has been exposed for blatant environmental misconduct and unethical practices. The recent consent decree underscores the devastating effects of unchecked corporate greed and regulatory evasion. This scandal…
Table of Contents Note on Broader Context: In discussing union-busting, greenwashing, or lobbying, and in drawing parallels to systemic issues under neoliberal capitalism (e.g., deregulation, regulatory capture, corporate greed, wealth disparity), this article references general industry-wide patterns for contextual analysis.…
When corporate giants like Buckeye Egg Farm morph into new identities like Ohio Fresh Eggs, one thing remains constant: a shameless prioritization of profits over environmental responsibility and public welfare. This narrative of unchecked corporate malfeasance underscores the dangers of…